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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.29, 724.86 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.29, 724.86 and 289.19 is: 399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.29 : 724.86 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.29/724.86 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.29x = 724.86 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.29x = 209,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,619.73/525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.06

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